IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,474 km
4,022 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,474 km
4,022 mi / 3,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
112°
east southeast

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IST WRZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code IST WRZ
ICAO Code LTFM VCCW
City Istanbul Weerawila
Country Turkey Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Colombo
Elevation 325 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 6.250000, 81.240000

Istanbul (IST) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 6,474 kilometers (4,022 miles / 3,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:42 in Istanbul, it's 13:12 in Weerawila.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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